The “Tranny Granny” is a Halloween costume by Rasta Imposta was pulled by Walmart, Target and Amazon. But you can still buy online at specialty retailers.

The “Tranny Granny” is a Halloween costume by Rasta Imposta was pulled by Walmart, Target and Amazon. But you can still buy online at specialty retailers.

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From the "sexy" line that includes hits like Sexy Arab and Sexy Geisha. From maker Spirit Halloween.

From the "sexy" line that includes hits like Sexy Arab and Sexy Geisha. From maker Spirit Halloween.

Photo: Candyapplecostumes.com

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Mexican man costume

Come on Party City. Really?

Come on Party City. Really?

Photo: Partycity.com

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Offensive, or funny?

Offensive, or funny?

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Baby zombies are on full display near the intersection of Pembrough and Windhurst in the Katy area on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, Katy, TX.

Baby zombies are on full display near the intersection of Pembrough and Windhurst in the Katy area on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, Katy, TX.

Photo: Craig Moseley, Staff

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Again with the "drunk Mexican" thing.

Again with the "drunk Mexican" thing.

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UIW responds to allegations of student-athletes dressing in blackface

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The University of the Incarnate Word responded on Wednesday to reports that student-athletes had used blackface as part of their Halloween costumes.

"UIW does not tolerate any discriminatory actions or comments from members of our community," the university said in a tweet Wednesday afternoon. "We are looking into concerns brought to our attention and have already taken action and will continue to do so."

The school responded with the same statement to multiple Tweets with photos showing people with painted faces and wearing wigs and glasses.

Social media users identified the subjects in the photos as members of the swimming and softball teams, but UIW itself has not confirmed the people in the photos are athletes.

UIW updated their statement in an email sent to mySA.com Wednesday afternoon, saying the behavior that was "inconsistent with the University's mission and values" was brought to the attention of staff by an employee last week.

"An investigation was immediately initiated, in conformity with university policy," Debra Del Toro, the university's director of communications, said in the statement. "Although federal privacy law precludes us from sharing specifics concerning the students involved, the investigation has concluded with actions taken consistent with University policies and procedures."

It's unclear what actions have been taken.

The #UIWpride hashtag, normally used to share university-related accomplishments was being widely used Wednesday to push back against the photos.

"Some student athletes at UIW thought it was okay to participate in blackface," one user named @kolacheeee said. "Not only is this behavior offensive and intolerable but the fact that the university isn't doing anything to raise awareness or refute it means that we the students must."

"The University remains committed to celebrating and educating our students on inclusivity, tolerance and social justice and will continue to sponsor programs and activities towards this goal," Toro said.

Madalyn Mendoza is a digital reporter for MySA.com. Read more of her stories here.| mmendoza@mysa.com | Twitter: @MaddySkye